Senior Project Manager - Logistics Job at DSJ Global, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • DSJ Global
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager Logistics

Department: Distribution & Transportation (D&T)

Location:

  • USA (Salt Lake City, Utah) or Canada (Toronto, Ontario) or REMOTE
  • Mainly remote/home office
  • Travel required: 25-35% annually for onsite project work

Scope & Communication:

  • Coverage Area: Primarily North America, with potential involvement in global projects
  • Internal Communication:
    • HQ teams (Finance, Legal, IT/SAP, Procurement, Customs)
    • Distribution Centers / Warehouses
    • Supply Chain & Brand Teams (Sales, Finance, Customer Service)
  • External Communication:
    • 3PL partners (warehouse & transportation)
    • Equipment suppliers
    • Consulting companies
  • Purpose: Information exchange, negotiation, project steering, training, decision support

General Purpose:

Lead logistics automation projects ($10M-$50M scale) to:

  • Enable growth
  • Drive warehouse strategy and automation
  • Improve speed to customer
  • Support D2C transformation
  • Optimize cost and service quality
  • Enhance processes and IT system integration
  • Manage project budgets, risks, KPIs, and stakeholder alignment

Main Responsibilities:

  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
  • Own project concept, business case, and scope
  • Develop project charter, master plan, risk mitigation, and team setup
  • Lead steering committees with senior management
  • Manage resources: people, budget, IT tools, data analysis
  • Drive system/process improvements and IT integrations
  • Lead UAT for automation and SAP integration
  • Monitor project performance (cost, timing, scope, risks)
  • Support operating budget development
  • Ensure change management and stakeholder alignment
  • Evaluate post-Go-Live success and propose improvements
  • Manage external consultants
  • Potential global project involvement (Europe, Asia)

Qualifications & Skills:

Technical Skills:

  • Strong project management experience
  • Deep knowledge of SCM, logistics, warehouse operations, IT/SAP integration
  • Fluent English (verbal & written); French or German is a plus
  • Data analysis and process optimization skills
  • Proficiency in SAP (ECC, S/4, EWM), MS Office, Power BI, Visio
  • Lean management & continuous improvement (preferred)
  • Project Management Certification (e.g., PMI) is a plus

Behavioral Skills:

  • Structured, organized, and analytical
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective time/stress management and prioritization
  • Ability to lead and work with diverse, intercultural teams
  • Willingness to travel

Experience & Education:

  • 10+ years in project management (preferably logistics/warehousing/transportation)
  • Experience with IT projects (SAP ECC, S/4, EWM)
  • Familiarity with 3PL providers and contract logistics
  • Real estate project experience is a plus
  • Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote work, Home office,

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